16 June 2012

Spring Wildflowers

As late spring turns into summer, the New York Ironweed (Vernonia noveboracensis) starts to bloom. This native wildflower has taken over a couple acres of my one hay field and must find the growing conditions perfect since it has stayed confined to this area of the neighborhood.

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Also known as Vein-leaf hawkweed, this plant is a member of the aster family, Asteraceae and is a favorite of butterflies and bees.

A Cabbage White Butterfly (Pieris rapae) on New York Ironweed.

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